The Model of Harmonization of Multiculturalism Society at Magelang Regency

Abstract

— This research is best described as an attempt to show how the multicultural differences can contribute to the model of harmonization among diversity. The model is needed as an effort to build and maintain social harmony of all regions in Indonesia that consist of plurality (multi-ethnicity and multi-religion). Based on the problem, this study is carried out in Magelang regency as a sample of region in Indonesia which has multicultural differences but the people live in harmony. The method of this study is descriptive analytic. Data collection techniques are taken by collecting basic data that are directly related to the object of this research, namely interviews and questionnaires. These collecting data techniques are supported by observation and literature studies related to this research problem. The results of this research are social conditions, local wisdom, cultural conditions, and geographical conditions are factors of the emergence of multiculturalism, but by the awareness and attitude of each party to accept differences, the people are able to develop it as a synergistic power and dynamic potential in people's lives for the future.